Engage Trade Africa Conference, a dynamic market access program that facilitates trade between Africa and the world is underway in Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade at Standard Bank says the conference should be used as a platform for Africa to explore its untapped trade potential, this in light of rising global demand for African goods and services.

The bank says is committed to helping African businesses grow through increased cross-border trade.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Philip Myburgh’s title is Group Head of Trade at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking.